Japanese Kanji

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leg · shin

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONji
  • ONドウdou
  • ONジュju
  • ONデイdei
  • KUNすねsune

Meaning

Leg, shin.

Stroke order for 臑

臑 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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